Alec Koçoğlu
Alec Koçoğlu (born December 1, 1994 in Malibu, California) is a Turkish-American professional ice hockey player. Currently, he is competing in the Turkish Ice Hockey Super League for İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi SK. He is part of the Turkey men's national ice hockey team. The tall forward at shoots left-handed. His elder brother Andy Koçoğlu is also an ice hockey player .
Playing career
Club
Born in the United States to Armenian parents from Turkey, Alec Koçoğlu played in the United States as junior in the league of Midget Minor 16 for Penguins in 2009 and for California Heat in 2010–11.
After moving to Turkey, he joined the Ankara-based team Başkent Yıldızları in 2011, where he played two seasons in the Turkish Super League (TBHSL) and enjoyed twice championships. In the 2013–14 season, he transferred to Izmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi SK. Koçoğlu became once again champion with his team, and was named Best Forward of the league.
He participated for Başkent Yıldızları at the IIHF Continental Cup 2013 - Group A matches held in Miercurea Ciuc, Romania.
International
Koçoğlu was called up to the Turkey national team and plays in the 2014 IIHF World Championship Division II - Group B matches. He scored two goals against New Zealand.
Honors
Individual
- Best Forward - 2013–14 TBHSL with İzmir Büyükşehşr Belediyesi SK
Club
- Champion - 2011–12 TBHSL with Başkent Yıldızları
- Champion - 2012–13 TBHSL with Başkent Yıldızları
- Champion - 2013–14 TBHSL with İzmir Büyükşehşr Belediyesi SK